English · Travel & Places
map
/mæp/
[/mæp/]
drawing of an area
Beginnernoun
Definition
A drawing or representation of an area showing roads, places, and physical features.
Example
They spread the map across the table to plan the best route for tomorrow.
They spread the map across the table to plan the best route for tomorrow.
Etymology
From Latin 'mappa', meaning a cloth or napkin on which maps were drawn.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in navigation, travel, and figurative use.